The sensitivity lessons Motorsport UK has learned from an unnecessary misstep
How an organisation responds to criticism is always a true test of its leadership. And Motorsport UK has passed that assessment in recent days, following the uproar sparked by its consultation into plans to overhaul series regulations and place severe restrictions on their calendars and names.Yes, the furore was completelyContinue Reading
Guenther on DS Penske switch, Gen 3 Evo and Vergne
With a background in karting, F3 and F2, the German driver has been competing in the electric single-seater world championship since 2018. He was a regular with BMW i Andretti, Nissan e-dams and Maserati before joining the most successful team in the championship at the end of his sixth season.Continue Reading
Fernandez and Tech3 make crew chief switch
Renowned technician Alberto Giribuola has joined the Tech3 squad as the new crew chief to Augusto Fernandez, in a move the Spaniard says has restored his confidence.Giribuola was spotted in Tech3 colours at the Aragon Grand Prix as opposed to his usual KTM orange, having been the factory squad’s performanceContinue Reading
Wayne Taylor Racing announces Cadillac return for 2025 IMSA season
Wayne Taylor Racing will return to the Cadillac fold after a four-year absence to run a pair of entries in the IMSA SportsCar Championship next year.Cadillac finally went public what had become an open secret on Thursday when it also confirmed that reigning IMSA champion team Action Express Racing willContinue Reading
Audi admits to youth versus experience dilemma over F1 driver choice
The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term.The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as itContinue Reading
Porsche concedes second WEC customer team unlikely in 2025
Porsche is not expecting a second team to join Proton Competition in running its 963 LMDh in the World Endurance Championship next year.Thomas Laudenbach, boss of Porsche Motorsport, has revealed that at present there are no other teams in the frame to purchase a 963 for 2025 when the marque’sContinue Reading
Williams launches Engineering Academy alongside partner Komatsu
The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides.The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new andContinue Reading
Williams launch Engineering Academy alongside partner Komatsu
The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides.The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new andContinue Reading
Guenther to race alongside Vergne at DS Penske in Formula E
Maximilian Guenther will race for DS Penske in the upcoming 2024-25 Formula E campaign alongside double champion Jean-Eric Vergne.The German will take the place of 2021/22 champion Stoffel Vandoorne, who was confirmed as having joined Maserati MSG back in July.The 27-year-old joins DS Penske having spent two seasons with MaseratiContinue Reading
Werner Brell named CEO of Motorsport Network
New York, NY, September 5, 2024 — Motorsport Network announces today that Werner Brell has been named CEO. His appointment is effective October 1st. Brell will be based in New York and report to the Board of Directors, chaired by Gary Fegel, founder and principal of GMF Capital (“GMF”). GMFContinue Reading